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Table of Contents
4 TYPICAL COLOGNE
16 EXPLORING
About the Cathedral
The old town & city centre
Cologne Cathedral is for everyone
COLOGNE ON FOOT
5 things to see at the Cathedral
Belgian quarter & Ehrenfeld
10 more must-see sights
Eigelstein & Agnesviertel
10 CULTURE IN COLOGNE
Südstadt & Rheinauhafen
Theatre and music
12 CULINARY COLOGNE 6 great pubs
14 SHOPPING
The top shopping streets
Deutz & Mülheim
20 MORE TO DISCOVER Cologne with kids
22 ARCHITECTURE 26 GOOD TO KNOW 3
Cologne Cathedral is for everyone Everyone wants to see Cologne Cathedral at least once in their life. Perhaps it’s a long-held wish, as it has been for many over the centuries, or perhaps a visit is on your bucket list because the building is amazingly photogenic, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Religious motivations are of course still a reason for a visit, but the Cathedral’s doors are also open to anyone who first heard about the majestic church in a carnival song. Last but not least, the Cathedral also welcomes travellers actually on their way from the train station into town who are overwhelmed by the sight of the church and simply have to take a look inside. Last but not least, travellers who are only passing through are very welcome to take a peak inside: every reason to visit the Cathedral is a good one.
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There are many ways to prepare your visit of the Cathedral. It is perfectly acceptable to go in without any particular understanding of the complex and curious history of the church’s construction. However, it is definitely worth exploring just some of the literature that generations of authors have penned about this building. Those who are interested can spend all morning in the Cathedral, climb up onto the roof, descend into the vaulted crypt, and, for a time, simply forget the world around them. To guide you through the interior we have put together just a few images and highlights as well as some key facts and figures.
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General opening hours Monday - Saturday Sunday and public holidays:
Treasury
Open daily:
10 am - 5 pm 1 pm - 4 pm
10 am - 6 pm
Guided tours of the Cathedral* Daily: Friday and Saturday:
Tower
March - April: May - September: October: November - February:
3 pm 11 am and 3 pm
9 am - 5 pm 9 am - 6 pm 9 am - 5 pm 9 am - 4 pm
* daily updated times: www.domforum.de/english
More in forma tion on the Cathe dral is avail able h ere:
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things to see at the Cathedral The Shrine of the Magi is the largest and most artistically significant reliquary of the Middle Ages. It was produced between 1190 and 1220 using copious amounts of gold, silver and gemstones.
Gerhard Richter used 11,263 squares of glass to create the window in the south transept. Based in Cologne, Richter is one of the world’s most influential artists.
Climbing the tower is an experience to remember. Ascend 533 steps for a view of the town centre and, when visibility is good, as far as Bonn and the Siebengebirge hills.Additionally you will also be able to take a closer look at the rooftop, features that are otherwise invisible and the many fascinating figures.
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Against a magnificent backdrop, the Treasury displays artifacts from throughout the Cathedral’s history – from liturgical objects to historical manuscripts. 360° View
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Altar of the Patron Saints
The Altar of the Patron Saints by Stefan Lochner (around 1442) is widely considered the most important work of the late Gothic Cologne School. The winged altarpiece has formed the centrepiece of the Marienkapelle or St. Mary’s Chapel since 1810, and is in daily liturgical use.
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10more must-see sights THE OLD TOWN Pub-breweries, cobbled streets and colourful gables: the elaborately restored Old Town enchants locals and tourists alike. Discover the city’s genuine and legendary charm. Heumarkt Line 1 / 5 / 7 / 9
COLOGNE ZOO More than 10,000 animals live in these lovely grounds in Riehl, including young hippopotami in the “Hippodom” and lesserknown exotic species such as the Vietnamese salamander. Zoo / Flora Line 18
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THE ROMANESQUE CHURCHES Twelve sacred buildings of poetic beauty. These churches are testimony to Cologne’s historical significance as a religious centre – and as one of the most important cities in medieval Europe.
FLORA & BOTANICAL GARDEN The plant world in all its glory, Europe’s most northern palmlined avenue and the perfect picnic spot at the Dank Augusta garden café. All the locals love it here. Zoo / Flora Line 18
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MUSEUM LUDWIG Europe’s largest collection of pop art and the third-largest Picasso collection in the world. And so much more. Dom / Hbf Line 5 / 16 / 18
WALLRAF-RICHARTZ-MUSEUM & FONDATION CORBOUD Cologne’s oldest museum is a postmodernist building showcasing timeless art from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Rathaus Line 5
THE CHOCOLATE MUSEUM A different type of cultural feast and a paradise for foodies. Discover all the secrets of chocolate at this popular museum on the banks of the Rhine. Schokoladenmuseum Line 133
RHEINAUHAFEN The city of the future: from its beautifully renovated warehouses to the experimental Kranhaus buildings, Rheinauhafen is a fantastic contrast to the Old Town. Ubierring Line 15 / 16
BELGIAN QUARTER SHOPPING Forget high street chains: the area between Venloer Strasse and Aachener Strasse is a treasure trove of independent boutiques, creative shops and cool cafés. Friesenplatz Line 3 / 4 / 5 / 12 / 15
KÖLN TRIANGLE Head up the KölnTriangle for simply breathtaking views of the Cathedral, the Rhine and the Old Town. Sometimes you can even see as far as the Siebengebirge hills. Bahnhof Deutz / Messe Line 1 / 3 / 4 / 9
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Culture in Cologne PHILHARMONIE It is the home of the local Gürzenich and WDR Symphony Orchestras, and the venue for all the big names of classical music but also a host for other genres. Every day at the concert hall is a special one. Dom / Hbf Line 5 / 16 / 18
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OPERA The Opera House in Offenbachplatz square, designed by the Cologne architect Wilhelm Riphahn, is currently closed for renovation. Until it reopens, performances are being staged at the Staatenhaus im Rheinpark. Appellhofplatz Line 3 / 4 / 5 / 16 / 18
Culture in Cologne
MUSICAL DOME The blue roof of the Musical Dome is visible far and wide. The inside is equally colourful: this theatre is a safe bet for successful musical productions from “Tanz der Vampire” to “We Will Rock You”. Breslauer Platz Line 16 / 18
THEATRE Köln Schauspielhaus beside the Opera House is also currently undergoing major refurbishment. Until work is completed, you can see the famous theatre company perform in Depot 1 & 2 at the Carlswerk venue in Mülheim. Keupstraße Line 4
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6 great pubs LOMMERZHEIM A legend on the “Schäl Sick” or “other side of the river” (Deutz). Come where the Päffgen-Kölsch is flowing and the fattest chops in the city are served. Bahnhof Deutz Line 1 / 3 / 4 / 9
PETERS BRAUHAUS The whole of the Old Town is really one big brewery. This pub, however, is one of the most popular with locals. Rathaus Line 5
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MALZMÜHLE A popular pub in the historical center with traditional and modern interior. You can take a guided tour through the companies brewery - one of the oldest in town - on the other side of the rhine river. Heumarkt Line 1 / 5 / 7 / 9
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BRAUSTELLE In this modern definition of the traditional pub and brewery, you can taste your way through the selection of home-brewed craft beers. Try whatever you want – even the infamous “Ehrenfelder Alt” is on offer. Leyendeckerstraße Line 3 / 4
FRÜH EM VEEDEL “Join us for a drink” is a common invitation, and there is nowhere better to take someone up on it than in this venerable institution in Chlodwigplatz. Chlodwigplatz Line 15 / 16
BRAUHAUS PÄFFGEN An image of cosiness straight from the pages of a picture book. Find your own comfortable corner and settle in with the house Kölsch, which is produced in small batches in the attached brewery. Friesenplatz Line 3 / 4 / 5 / 12 / 15
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The top shopping streets SCHILDERGASSE UND HOHE STRASSE Cologne’s most popular shopping streets permanently rank among the most-visited pedestrianised zones in the country. Neumarkt Line 1 / 3 / 4 / 7 / 9 / 16 / 18
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BELGISCHES VIERTEL Independent boutiques, beautifully kept tree-lined streets and bustling cafés: this district makes visitors happy and urban planners from all over the world jealous. Friesenplatz Line 3 / 4 / 5 / 12 / 15 SEVERINSTRASSE The Champs-Élysées of Südstadt with long-established shops and delicatessen from around the world in a typical Cologne ambiance. Severinstraße Line 3 / 4 KÖRNERSTRASSE Shopping 2.0: this is the hottest street in the chic district of Ehrenfeld with cool shops and a range of products and styles that you will find nowhere else. Körnerstraße Line 3 / 4 SHOPPING-MALLS The Rhein-Center in Weiden (on the west side of the city, 180 stores) and Köln Arcaden in Kalk (on the east side of the city, over 110 stores) are fabulous retail experiences. Weiden Zentrum Line 1, Kalk Post Line 1 / 9
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The old town & city centre In the Old Town of the city Mediaeval Cologne lives on in modernized form. Historical buildings, Romanesque churches, cobbled lanes and pubs and restaurants with a century of tradition lend a very special aura to the heart of the city. Just beyond the Old Town is the busy city centre. This is where you will find most of the museums and all types of shopping streets.
Е Cologne cathedral Е Museum Ludwig Е Hohenzollern bridge Е Gross St. Martin Е Farina fragrance museum
Belgian quarter & Ehrenfeld On the other side of Cologne’s “rings” or grand boulevard, between Aachener Strasse and Venloer Strasse, lies the Belgian Quarter, which offers a something very different from the city centre. Old trees, beautiful squares and wide pavements are the first things you notice. This is also a retail chain-free zone. Instead, you will find original boutiques, cafés and bars. A little further out is Ehrenfeld, one of Germany’s youngest and most popular districts. With its clubs, bars and vegan restaurants, it’s so hip it hurts.
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Е Aachener Straße night life district Е Stadtgarten Park Е Aachener Weiher / Innerer Grüngürtel Park
Е Central Mosque Е Museum of East Asian Art
Exploring Cologne on foot
Eigelstein & Agnesviertel Eigelstein is perhaps the most traditional of the city’s “Veedel” or districts. This area beyond the main train station has so far largely resisted gentrification and urban redevelopment. Instead, it has genuine Cologne eccentrics and the “Honky-Tonk” places. On the other side of Ebertplatz square is Agnesviertel with its magnificent late 19th/early 20th century houses and towering plane trees. Agnesviertel is one of Cologne’s most desirable residential districts and more or less free of tourists.
Е Musical Dome Е Eigelsteintorburg city gate
Е Flora / Botanical Garden Е Cologne funicular Е Zoo
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Е Köln Triangle Е Lanxess Arena Е Rheinboulevard Е Koelnmesse Е Rheinpark / Tanzbrunnen Е Claudius-Therme Е Odysseum Е Gebäude 9
Deutz & Mülheim The term “Schäl Sick” means something along the lines of “the wrong side”. Although it persists, the tone of dismissive condescension it once implied has long gone, for the area on the right bank of the Rhine has been transformed. Deutz’s new “Rheinboulevard” has the best views of the city, and Mülheim has become a hotspot for the creative arts and club scene.
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Exploring Cologne on foot
Südstadt & Rheinauhafen Südstadt has always been special. Not least thanks to Severinstrasse, which many locals refer to as their very own Champs-Élysées – it runs from the Old Town to Chlodwigplatz and takes in just about all imaginable styles and features of the city. In this part of Cologne, discover everything from the beautiful art nouveau buildings beside Volksgarten park to ultramodern developments: With its restored warehouses and daring new-builds Rheinauhafen beside the river is the perfect place for a warm summer evening.
Е St. Pantaleon Е City Wall and
Ulrepforte gate
Е Volksgarten Park Е Chlodwigplatz Е Severinstorburg Е St. Severin Е Chocolate Museum Е German Sport
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Е Kranhäuser Е Ox & Klee
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Cologne with kids CHOCOLATE MUSEUM Where does cocoa come from and how is it made into chocolate? These are some of the fascinating questions answered by a visit to Cologne’s sweetest museum. Entertaining and educational. Schokoladenmuseum Line 133
JUMP HOUSE Reach for the skies: let the kids loose in this trampolining centre in Ossendorf. Alter Flughafen Butzweilerhof Line 5
COLOGNE FUNICULAR Unique views of the Cathedral, the Rhine and the city skyline plus a dose of adrenaline… All part of the trip across the river in one of the cosy cable cars. Zoo / Flora Line 18
ODYSSEUM Science is an adventure for both young and old. That is the message of this museum, which illuminates visitors into the secrets of our planet through 150 interactive displays. Kalk Post Line 1 / 9
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RAUTENSTRAUCH-JOEST-MUSEUM The first thing visitors see is the spectacular rice barn from Indonesia in the entrance hall. Thousands of other exhibits then illustrate in more depth just how fascinating and diverse the cultures of our world are. Neumarkt Line 1 / 3 / 4 / 7 / 9 / 16 / 18
JUGENDPARK This great park on the banks of the Rhine extends from Deutz to Mülheim. Skate parks, mini-golf and a pedal go-kart test track offer child-friendly entertainment. Thermalbad Line 150 / 250 / 260
PLAYGROUNDS Rathenauplatz, Rheinauhafen, the Stadtgarten park and the Stadtwald forest all have well-maintained playgrounds that will keep the young ones happy.
ZOO Young hippos, adolescent elephants, a full monkey house and all the other residents of this wonderful zoo guarantee a great day out no matter what the weather. Zoo / Flora Line 18
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Architecture
RHEINAUHAFEN The most successful urban complex in recent history boasts a range of architectural highlights. One absolute eye-catcher are the Kranhäuser buildings. Ubierring Line 15 / 16
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KÖLNTURM The second-highest building in North Rhine-Westphalia at 148 m was a joint project by Kohl-Fromme and the star Parisian architect Jean Nouvel. Its most striking feature is the glass façade with its shimmering motifs. Christophstr. / Mediapark Line 12 / 15
JOACHIM SCHÜRMANN The architect spent a quarter of a century on the rebuilding of Gross St. Martin, placing what is perhaps the city’s most beautiful church in a postmodern context. Rathaus Line 5
Architecture KOLUMBA The Swiss architect Peter Zumthor used clean shapes and an ingenious interior layout in the art museum he designed for the Archdiocese of Cologne. The building is a muchadmired architectural masterpiece. Dom / Hbf Line 5 / 16 / 18
WILHELM RIPHAHN Cologne Opera House (the Kölner Oper) is currently undergoing extensive refurbishment. Along with the row of shops in Hahnenstrasse and the Bastei on the banks of the Rhine, it is part of Riphahn’s ultra-modern legacy. Ebertplatz Line 12 / 15 / 16 / 18
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Service KölnCard
The KölnCard is a great choice if you are planning an action-packed stay in Cologne. The card is valid for either 24 or 48 hours and entitles you to use local buses and trams run by the KVB public transport provider at no extra cost. Group tickets for up to five people are available. Museums and other sights, guided tour providers and a range of participating cafés and restaurants also offer discounts to KölnCard holders, usually of around 20 to 50 %.
How to get your KölnCard
The KölnCard costs between € 9 (1 person) and € 19 (up to 5 people) for 24 hours and € 18 / € 38 for 48 hours. The KölnCard can be purchased at the tourist information centre, KVB service centres and KVB ticket machines.
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Good to know
Guided tours
Traditional tours of the main sights are available, but visitors also have a wide range of other options from which to choose, as the two examples below illustrate.
Kölschtour
This tour of the Old Town run by KölnTourismus introduces visitors not just to the eponymous beer but also Cologne culture including terms such as “Köbes” and “Zappes”.
Buy your KölnCard here:
In the saddle
Three hours exploring Cologne by pedal power in the company of experts from Radstation. The tour focuses on historic highlights and impressive architecture.
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Book now at Cologne Tourist Board or www.cologne-tourism.com
